Description
April Bloomfield’s Rosemary Straw Potatoes with Lemon Salt is a delicious and crispy fried potato dish infused with fragrant rosemary and enhanced by a tangy lemon salt seasoning. Perfect as a savory snack or a flavorful side dish, these potatoes are julienned and deep-fried to golden perfection before being tossed with aromatic herbs and citrus-infused sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemon Salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons sea salt (reduce to 3 tablespoons if preferred)
For the Potatoes
- Sunflower oil (or a mix of canola and vegetable oil) for frying
- 1 ¾ lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, julienned
- A few sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Salt: In a mortar and pestle, combine the lemon zest and sea salt. Grind them together until the salt becomes fine and fully infused with the lemon’s aroma. You can use it immediately or let it dry for a few hours before storing.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep, sturdy pan, heat 2-3 inches of oil to 350°F (deep-frying temperature). Test the oil by placing a piece of potato in it; when it rises to the surface and turns golden brown, the oil is ready for frying.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Pat the julienned potatoes dry with paper towels thoroughly to remove excess moisture and starch which ensures crispiness when frying.
- Fry the Potatoes: Fry the potatoes in small batches for 1-2 minutes each until they turn golden brown and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain the oil temperature. Remove each batch using a slotted spoon or spider strainer and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Add the Rosemary: During the last 30 seconds of frying the final batch, add a few sprigs of rosemary to the hot oil. Fry them until fragrant, then remove and drain well on paper towels.
- Season with Lemon Salt: While the fried potatoes and rosemary are still hot, immediately toss them with the prepared lemon salt to evenly coat and enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Serve the rosemary straw potatoes warm. They pair wonderfully with a blue cheese burger or can be enjoyed on their own as a savory snack.
Notes
- Make sure potatoes are well dried before frying to achieve optimal crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan during frying to maintain consistent oil temperature.
- Lemon salt can be stored for later use once fully dried.
- Use a sturdy deep pan suitable for deep frying to ensure safety and even cooking.
- Adjust sea salt quantity in lemon salt to preference for saltiness.
